C O N Q U E R Y O U R “ F I R S T Y E A R O F L A W S C H O O L ” F E A R S

Law school has the reputation for being one of the most difficult tasks one can take on.

Of course, this creates relentless fears about starting your law program.

This is a summary of the most common law school fears and ways to get over them.

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C H O O S I N G Y O U R C O U R S E S

• The idea of picking your courses for law school will feel incredibly intimidating

• Don’t let the fear of failing a course prevent you from taking it

• The courses you are most scared of are the courses where you’ll learn the most

E X A M S

• Going blank on an exam will happen at least once; the fear of failure can be overwhelming

• Your professors are not out to destroy you; they want you to succeed

• Tips:

• RELAX. Breathe.

• Take the time to write out all of your thoughts. Then go back and edit.

P U B L I C S P E A K I N G

• It’s normal to be terrified of speaking in front of your peers & teachers

• But, when your teacher calls on you in class, remember they are prepping you for the high pressure of the court room

• Use those opportunities to your advantage: Allow yourself to be trained to think quickly on your feet

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